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When did you realize you were really in labor?
After a few days of pre labour contractions which I thought were intense on their own they really came on strong and I stopped caring about the things happening around me and could only focus on getting through each contraction.
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
The pain and running out of hot water while filling the pool =)
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
Got a pool for my home birth, in that last bit of labour it is amazing how much it helps with the pain and makes moving around so much easier.
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What surprised you about your birth?
When I could feel the babies head crowning I couldn't believe it was almost over.
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Make a song play list, the music is a nice relief between contractions.
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
Water was amazing and just letting my body make what ever weird noises it wanted and going with the pain instead of trying to fight it off.
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What position did you end up delivering in?
I think I had just gone from on my knees gripping the side of the pool to leaning back on my arms and baby just shot out in one go.
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
Unreal, his expressions were so funny.
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
Make a song play list, the music is a nice relief between contractions.
